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  1. Thinking of Incorporating in Wyoming? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t

    Incorporating your startup in Wyoming may sound appealing, but it often leads to extra administrative and cleanup costs, tax complications, and credibility issues with future investors and acquirers. If you’re ready to launch your startup, stick with Delaware for smarter startup decisions.

  2. Startup Financing 101: Equity, SAFEs, Convertible Debt & Dilution Explained

    SAFEs and convertible debt provide startups with fast capital without requiring early valuation negotiations, but they can lead to unexpected dilution (i.e., your ownership percentage decreases as more shares are issued) when it comes time to raise equity funding. Use an equity financing model to map how SAFEs and convertible debt affect future ownership before you launch your next round.

  3. Ten Common Seed Financing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

    Learn how to navigate legal due diligence when selling your company. This blog focuses on what buyers ask for, the landmines that derail deals and the quick (and sometimes not-so-quick) fixes that help keep the deal advancing to closing.

  4. The Role of Legal Due Diligence in Tech M&A

    Learn how to navigate legal due diligence when selling your company. This blog focuses on what buyers ask for, the landmines that derail deals and the quick (and sometimes not-so-quick) fixes that help keep the deal advancing to closing.

  5. Mastering Venture Capital Deals: A Startup Founder’s Guide

    Venture capital deals can fuel your startup’s growth, but only if you negotiate the right terms. This founder-focused guide demystifies the key legal concepts that shape VC financings, including term sheets, valuations, liquidation preferences, board representation, anti-dilution protections and founder vesting.

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